The purpose of this Marine Notice is to inform all Panamanian-flagged vessels operating near Iran, Israel, the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz of the security risk due to the recent increase of tensions within the Middle East, which could have a direct...
The Panama Maritime Administration strongly recommends all Panamanian-flagged vessels to take all security measures and avoid transiting through Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Due to recent attacks on commercial vessels in Ukrainian port areas, the Panama Maritime Administration...
We’re expanding our hours to be closer to you! As part of our commitment to improving our response times, starting July 1 we’re implementing extended hours for procedures related to: Ship Registration Department – Consular Assistance Section: Consular procedures Provisional Station Radio License Change of Owner’s...
PANAMA RETURNS TO THE PARIS MOU WHITE LIST THROUGH STRONGER MARITIME GOVERNANCE AND A COMPREHENSIVE COMPLIANCE STRATEGY Panama has been reinstated on the White List of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU), according to the organization’s recently published Annual Report. The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA)...
No: MMN-05/2026 _______________________________________________________________________________________ UKMTO watchkeepers@ukmto.org Emergency numbers: +44 (0) 239 222 2060 / +971 50 552 2315 United States Naval Forces Central Command (USNAVCENT) Naval Co-operation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS) (cusnc.ncags_bw@me.navy.mil) +973 3904 9583 / +973 1785 1023 / 1024 / 2983 / 0084 USNAVCENT...
The Republic of Panama was re-elected today with 148 votes to Category A of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council during the 34th Assembly held in London. This strong international support once again highlights the country’s strategic importance within the global maritime sector and its firm...